WEBDESK: The magic is returning! HBO has officially announced the new actors set to play Harry, Ron, and Hermione in its upcoming Harry Potter TV series. After an intense global casting process that saw over 30,000 auditions, the lead trio has finally been selected.
Dominic McLaughlin will take on the iconic role of Harry Potter, while Arabella Stanton has been cast as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout will play the lovable Ron Weasley. These fresh faces are set to bring a new energy to the magical world we all know and love.
The casting process was led by Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann, who searched high and low for the perfect fit. Showrunner Francesca Gardiner and executive producer Mark Mylod shared their excitement, saying, “The talent of these three young actors is wonderful to behold, and we cannot wait for the world to witness their magic together onscreen.”
The Harry Potter team is planning to start filming for the new series next summer. Just as J.K. Rowling wrote, the series will be arranged with each season based on one of the seven books. Rowling has a role as an executive producer so that the series reflects her magical books.
Harry Potter TV Series Cast:
Big names have also joined the cast in supporting roles. John Lithgow will play Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer takes on Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu is cast as Severus Snape, and Nick Frost will portray Rubeus Hagrid.
The Harry Potter series was produced in partnership between HBO and Warner Bros. Television.
Those who love Harry Potter have a lot to look forward to, because the series will be released in 2026. The excitement of Harry Potter is starting all over again with a new part of the story.
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